Monday, October 13, 2008

TT at Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Position Summary
Perform specific duties related to instruction; course and curriculum development; professional growth; service to students; and service to the college and community.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
-Instruction: Teach assigned courses; facilitate the classroom instructional process; evaluate students, monitor progress, assign final grades; provide out-of class academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals; work to retain students; mentor and orient faculty and staff; maintain required classroom and office hours
-Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation and delivery of instruction; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi
-Professional Growth: Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; participate in annual faculty evaluation process
-Service to Students: Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities; participate in registration process by advising, assisting students in preparing schedules and entering schedules into Student Information System; assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students; assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions; support student activities
-Service to the College and Community: Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment and performance funding processes; support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College's decision-making processes; provide input and/or assistance in preparation of semester schedules, faculty assignments, facility assignments and budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; strengthen relationships between the college and the community through program advisory committees and/or community outreach activities
-Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer: PhD; community college teaching experience in physics and math
Posting Date: 09-26-2008
Closing Date: 11-07-2008
Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO GIVE A TEACHING DEMONSTRATION.

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